Ella Enchanted ch16-End

I just finished reading the second half of Ella Enchanted. I have to admit I honestly didn't see many of the signs of the telltale Cinderella story until the second half of the book. I really found these chapters to be enjoyable to read and as the story progressed I found myself wrapped up in the charm of Prince Char as he began to woo Ella. Along with the typical romance story where the Prince loves Ella for who she is, mystical creatures and faraway lands come into play as she travels all over. I must admit that I couldn't stop reading this half of the book and looked forward more to reading the next chapter than to simply finishing the book for discussion.